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If you have not yet been introduced to the "world of veils," all the different veil lengths may have you mystified. This wee we will "demystify" the terminology for you.
On the sales, front, this week marks the official beginning of the holiday sales season. In fact, many retailers started a week early with Pre-Black Friday sales. Some of those with wedding-related products are below. Also, look for a special sale, not to mention wedding niche merchants.
If you are looking for something specific--either for a client or for yourself-- please drop me a line or leave a message through social media, and I can search through inventories of my 300+ merchants for ideas. There is not charge for the service and there's no up charge on the price (ie, you would get the same price as buying directly); I only ask that--if you purchase--please go through links on the page(s) I send you. My contact and social medial information is here.
Enjoy!
Bobette
P.S. Have you downloaded the printable, interactive wedding timeline and budget checklist? If not, you can find out more and download them here.
The holidays are approaching and deals are heating up. Several merchants, such as Diva Diamonds, are now sending special offers and deals to you by email (Sign up here. While you are there, take a look at their blue diamond rings. These, as well as blue sapphires, are a recent trend for engagement rings.
Speaking of engagements, did you know that Valentine's Day, Christmas, and New Year's are the three most popular days to get engaged? If you know-or suspect-one of you will be proposing during the Holidays, now's the time for the two of you to discover your perfect ring.
Shopping Tip: The online selection is much better than at your local mall. Start dreaminghere, then check for deals here.
If you are looking for something specific, please drop me a line or leave a message through social media and I can search through my merchants' inventories for ideas. Contact information is here: http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com/contact.htm
Shoes
 Wide shoes for women get free 2-day shipping (including return shipping) at Endless Shoes.
Get 25% Off $100 orders of special occasion (party) shoes at Endless shoes, through Saturday.
Jewelry
Get $25 to spend on jewelry this Christmas, plus free shipping on all orders (No minimum purchase required) with code S11XM at Ice.
Buy more, save more at Diamonds International. Click here and use the appropriate code at checkout. Save:
- 25% when you spend $2,000+ with code X25
- 20% off when you spend $1,000-$1,999 with code X20
- 15% off when you spend $100-$999 with coupon X15
Valid 11/18/11 - 11/21/11
Wedding Party & Guest Attire
Get $15 off any Mother of the Bride Dress with code: MOTHERS15 at TJ Formal. Expires 11/24/11.
Music and Electronics
Shop early, save big at Best Buy. 2 days only, Friday-Saturday (11/18-11/19).
Fitness
Monthly payment memberships have $0 Initiation Fee at 24 Hour Fitness when you sign up during November or December.
Great deal for getting healthy and fit for the Big Day: $109.98 Biggest Loser® bodybugg® system, including 12 months of online nutrition (and free ground shipping), with coupon code AFPPTBLG
Save $20 off $100 and $50 off $200 (excludes clearance items)! Use code AFLOGOAFCHEER at Gaiam, through 12/05/11.
Department Stores
Save at the Black Friday Preview Sale at Macys + free shipping on $99 purchase. Offer valid 11/20 through 11/21.
Extra 20% off your entire purchase with code FRIENDS20 at checkout at Kohls. Good through 11/20/2011.
 If you are looking for bridesmaid gifts or religious jewelry to wear in your wedding, you won't want to miss this bargain. First of all, it is perfect as a traditional bridal or bridesmaid necklace in a Christian wedding. Second, Smart Bargains has it on sale today as part of its Countdown to Black Friday sale. Regular Retail: $120.00 Right Now(morning of 11/18/2011): $29.98
$59.99.
I continue to be amazed at the prices at Smart Bargain. A couple months ago I got two 100 inch strands of pearls (one white freshwater, the other gray) for $35 each. I just took a look and they are $50 right now; they are down to only black and white strands.
While the offers above may be gone by the time you read this, you can always checkcurrent sales for Smart Bargains here.
Your veil can be any length, from a very short face veil to a yards-long royal veil-or anyplace in between. When shopping or researching, you will find merchants refer to different lengths in similar, but not identical, ways.
Many name the veils according to where they fall on a bride of average height. Others categorize by length of the veil. Very logical, but there are a couple of pitfalls to avoid:
- If you are not average height (and few of us are), elbow, fingertip, knee, and floor length veils will likely fall elsewhere.
- Where the veil falls will depend where you attach it. A veil fastened under a back bun will look much longer than the same veil secured on top of your head at the tiara.
There are a couple of solutions for this dilemma. If you are going to wear an unadorned, raw-edge veil buy one with more than enough length, then trim it after experimenting with different looks.
Alternately, decide exactly where you want to attach your veil and where you want it to fall, and then measure the length between those two points. That is how long your veil needs to be to create the look you want.
Here are some general guidelines on what to expect when shopping for veils, from shortest to longest in length:
- Shoulder length. This veil is sometimes called a flyaway when there are multiple layers. It is commonly 20 inches long, but can range from 18 to 30 inches, depending on where you purchase it.
- Elbow length. This veil generally ranges from 25 to 36 inches long and should end below a low backline but above the top of the skirt.
- Fingertip or wrist length veils. These veils range in length from 36 to 50 inches and are versatile, as they can be worn with tea length and longer gowns. Generally, wrist length veils are a bit shorter than fingertip.
- Knee, waltz, or ballet length veil. Knee length is generally around 45 inches, while waltz or ballet length is usually 54 to 60 inches long.
- Chapel or floor length veil. This veil is usually tiered and ranges from 60 to 90 inches long.
- Cathedral or royal veil. This veil will trail up to two feet or more behind you. The length ranges from 96 to 132 inches or longer.
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